Court rejects Bastion Point appeal

Victoria's Environment Minister, Gavin Jennings, has indicated a controversial development near Mallacoota may still be reviewed, despite the Supreme Court rejecting a grassroots appeal against the project.

Yesterday, the court dismissed an appeal by the Friends of Mallacoota group against the Planning Minister Justin Madden's decision to approve a new breakwater and boat ramp at Bastion Point.

But Justice Robert Osborn noted Mr Madden does not have the final say. Responsibility for final approval and funding rests with the Environment Minister.

Mr Jennings indicated yesterday further appeals may be possible.

"I'd like to actually see what the court said for my own benefit. There is potential for a further assessment under the Coastal Management Act about the appropriateness of what the design and the configuration of that may be," he said.

The Friends of Mallacoota group has called on Mr Jennings to reject the proposed development.